Here are some simple ways you can get started:

Water

• Turn off the tap when it’s not in use, e.g. while brushing teeth, or washing hands
• Avoid long showers; keep them to no more than 15 minutes

Electricity

• Turn off lights and fans when they are not in use
• If possible, set the air-conditioner temperature at about 25°C
• Opt for energy-efficient appliances with either “very good” or “excellent” ratings

Plastic

• Reduce the use of disposable cutlery by eating in, or invest in reusable sets
• Choose items that have less packaging

Paper

• Use both sides of a piece of paper
• Reduce the letters you receive by opting for email alerts, or removing your name from mailing lists that you no longer wish to receive mail from

You've just finished your soda, and are thinking of throwing the empty plastic bottle away.

While recycling is a good option, why not give the old plastic bottle a new lease of life as a watering can for your plants?

Some other creative ways you can reuse old items:

• Old clothes could be re-sewn into bags, or reused as cleaning rags
• Old jars and pots as storage items, e.g. mason jars for food canning
• Invest in reusable items, e.g. a tote bag instead of plastic bags for your groceries

When recycling, remember to:

• Drop off electronic waste (e.g. old mobile phones, IT accessories) at these designated collection points
• Check what can be recycled by following the labels on recycling bins. Recyclable items include paper, metal, plastic and glass items.
• Make sure that the recyclables are not contaminated with food or liquids. Rinse containers before recycling.
• Do not put clothes, shoes and bags in the recycling bins – donate them if in good condition